Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
Adding W2 did it. Jeff Malka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registered Linux user 183185 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think it takes a W1 and an S??? command in the init string. S95=1 will report the true modem speed. Jerry Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
RE: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
Check your manual. On my Supra 56k I have C1D2W2. The W2 is what reports my true connection speed. -Original Message- From: Jeff Malka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 6:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems OK the 33 is back in and huming along. The 56K went back to the store. Thanks. Is there a way to force linux (Kppp) to show the true connections speed for my 33 modem? Thanks. Jeff Malka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registered Linux user 183185 - Original Message - From: Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems On Wednesday 06 December 2000 06:03 am, Jeff Malka wrote: I just purchased a 3Com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem (V.90 and x2). model # ? My Mandrake 7.2 installation finds the modem and connects with it but connection is at 26400 baud. It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. 115k wasn't your connection speed. It's the speed that your modem communicates with your system, not the rate it communicates with the modem you connect to. More often than not, when the phone lines will only support 28,8, an old 33,6 modem will consistently get better connection speeds (often 31,2) than most any 56k modem (often 26,4). Put the 33,6 modem back in ; -- Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
Hi Jeff, I don't know if you can force Linux to show you a true connect speed or not, but if you are curious you can look in the modem logs. 26.4 to 28.8 is a very normal connect speed with a 33.6 using an ISP that is not digital. Even with digital you won't see much difference maybe a bump to 31.2. The only way to avoid the phone line 28.8 trap is to use satellite, cable or DSL connections. Pj Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
[expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
I just purchased a 3Com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem (V.90 and x2). My Mandrake 7.2 installation finds the modem and connects with it but connection is at 26400 baud. It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. Could it be that the v.90 and x2 protocols need to be installed under linux and have not? There is no linux mentioned on the CD that came with the modem. Jeff Malka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registered Linux user 183185 Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
RE: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
Sounds like the new modem is acting just fine, and the problem may be within your lines. 115000 is what your modem will show provided you set it for max connection rate of 115000. Certain modems require in the init string W2 (for my Supra) to show the correct speed, and not the max set by your dialer. -Original Message- From: Jeff Malka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 7:03 AM To: expert mandrake Subject: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems I just purchased a 3Com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem (V.90 and x2). My Mandrake 7.2 installation finds the modem and connects with it but connection is at 26400 baud. It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. Could it be that the v.90 and x2 protocols need to be installed under linux and have not? There is no linux mentioned on the CD that came with the modem. Jeff Malka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registered Linux user 183185 Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
On Wednesday 06 December 2000 05:03 am, you wrote: I just purchased a 3Com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem (V.90 and x2). My Mandrake 7.2 installation finds the modem and connects with it but connection is at 26400 baud. It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. Could it be that the v.90 and x2 protocols need to be installed under linux and have not? There is no linux mentioned on the CD that came with the modem. Jeff, For what it's worth, 56K modems will connect at a lower speed than 33.6K modems if there is an incompatibility (as there usually is) in the ISP's modem bank. It seems that ALL of the ISP's in this area have modem banks that will revert to the V.34 spec's if they are unable to establish a good connect with V.90. I suspect that this is your problem. I have been scrounging 33.6 hardware modems anywhere I can find them because both my Linux and Winderz boxes connect faster and more reliably when using them. -- Ken Thompson Electrocom Computer Services Payette, Idaho (208) 642-7101 (888) 642-7101 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.nwaa.com Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
On Wednesday 06 December 2000 06:03 am, Jeff Malka wrote: I just purchased a 3Com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem (V.90 and x2). model # ? My Mandrake 7.2 installation finds the modem and connects with it but connection is at 26400 baud. It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. 115k wasn't your connection speed. It's the speed that your modem communicates with your system, not the rate it communicates with the modem you connect to. More often than not, when the phone lines will only support 28,8, an old 33,6 modem will consistently get better connection speeds (often 31,2) than most any 56k modem (often 26,4). Put the 33,6 modem back in ; -- Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
Jeff Malka wrote: It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. Could it be that the v.90 and x2 protocols need to be installed under linux and have not? There is no linux mentioned on the CD that came with the modem. If you saw 115200, then the link speed between the PC and the modem is being reported. This is the default. If you want your modem to report the modem to modem link speed you must fiddle with the modem init string according to your manual. I think it takes a W1 and an S??? command in the init string. -- Regards, Ron. [AU] Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
Fascinating. Good to know. Thanks. I don't need any but I saw a bunch of 33K modems at compusa. Jeff Malka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registered Linux user 183185 - Original Message - From: Ken Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems On Wednesday 06 December 2000 05:03 am, you wrote: I just purchased a 3Com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem (V.90 and x2). My Mandrake 7.2 installation finds the modem and connects with it but connection is at 26400 baud. It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. Could it be that the v.90 and x2 protocols need to be installed under linux and have not? There is no linux mentioned on the CD that came with the modem. Jeff, For what it's worth, 56K modems will connect at a lower speed than 33.6K modems if there is an incompatibility (as there usually is) in the ISP's modem bank. It seems that ALL of the ISP's in this area have modem banks that will revert to the V.34 spec's if they are unable to establish a good connect with V.90. I suspect that this is your problem. I have been scrounging 33.6 hardware modems anywhere I can find them because both my Linux and Winderz boxes connect faster and more reliably when using them. -- Ken Thompson Electrocom Computer Services Payette, Idaho (208) 642-7101 (888) 642-7101 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.nwaa.com Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
OK the 33 is back in and huming along. The 56K went back to the store. Thanks. Is there a way to force linux (Kppp) to show the true connections speed for my 33 modem? Thanks. Jeff Malka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Registered Linux user 183185 - Original Message - From: Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems On Wednesday 06 December 2000 06:03 am, Jeff Malka wrote: I just purchased a 3Com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem (V.90 and x2). model # ? My Mandrake 7.2 installation finds the modem and connects with it but connection is at 26400 baud. It is not the phone lines because my old 33K modem (that it is supposed to replace) connects at 115000. 115k wasn't your connection speed. It's the speed that your modem communicates with your system, not the rate it communicates with the modem you connect to. More often than not, when the phone lines will only support 28,8, an old 33,6 modem will consistently get better connection speeds (often 31,2) than most any 56k modem (often 26,4). Put the 33,6 modem back in ; -- Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list. Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
Re: [expert] 3Com US Robotics 56K faxmodem problems
On Wednesday 06 December 2000 05:10 pm, Jeff Malka wrote: OK the 33 is back in and huming along. The 56K went back to the store. Thanks. Is there a way to force linux (Kppp) to show the true connections speed for my 33 modem? Well, every Kppp version I've ever used since Mdk 6.0, clk on the docked modem lights on the panel and a details/disconnect dialog box pops up that also shows the connection speed. Also you can check the 'show log' box on Kppp and the debug window will show the connect speed briefly before it diappears. Sort'a, that's the connection handshake speed with the ISP. True connection speeds are what you can download at, from the site you're downloading from. A decent sustained rate for 28,8 is 3.3K/sec, for 31,2 - 3.6K/sec if you don't have too many stalls. If you really want to monitor the connection speed, click on the panel lights (as above) and choose 'details' You'll see a running avg and a graph of the connection. Also many download butlers (my favorite is nt-1.19-1mdk.i586.rpm, it's in /contrib/) show the download rate/avg/and time over multiple downloads. NT shows this and a graph, plus it's the simplest damn best workin downloader i've ever used. Supports retries and resumes. 'Bout the only configuration it needs is to tell it what dir you want the dl'd files put in ;) -- Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay Keep in touch with http://mandrakeforum.com: Subscribe the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" mailing list.
